The people behind the foundation’s work.
Surfing Swami Foundation is supported by a growing team of directors, coaches, program leads, CSR support, advisors, members, and people who help turn ideas into practical work on the ground.
As the foundation grows, clearer roles and stronger systems help us support athletes, programs, events, and community work more effectively.
Leadership that guides the foundation.
The foundation’s leadership helps guide its long term direction, program development, partnerships, event platforms, athlete support, and community work.
Surfing Swami
The inspiration behind Surfing Swami Foundation. His connection with the ocean, service, simple living, and higher thinking continues to guide the spirit of the foundation.
Directors and leadership team
Dhananjay Shetty
- Group
- Board of Directors
- Role
- Chairman
Provides leadership and guidance for the foundation’s direction, growth, partnerships, and long term responsibilities.
Gaurav Hegde
- Group
- Board of Directors
- Role
- Managing Director
Supports management, partnerships, institutional communication, and foundation development.
Rammohan Paranjape
- Group
- Board of Directors
- Role
- Director
Supports events, institutional relationships, sport development, and the foundation’s major platforms.
Shamanth Kumar
- Group
- Board of Directors
- Role
- Director
Supports foundation planning, coordination, and development work.
Ravishankar Paranjape
- Group
- Board of Directors
- Role
- Director
Leads branding, communication, website, content, public messaging, sponsorship material, and creative strategy for the foundation.
Kiran Kumar
- Group
- Board of Directors
- Role
- Director
Supports SUP development, hospitality coordination, programs, and foundation operations.
Kishore Kumar
- Group
- Board and Leadership
- Role
- Senior Advisor
Provides senior advisory support for the foundation’s planning, partnerships, development, relationships, and long term direction.
Coaches and program leads working with young athletes.
The athlete development team supports training, coaching, safety, skill progression, competition preparation, and regular guidance for young surfers and paddlers.
Druva
- Group
- Athlete Development Program
- Role
- Head of Athlete Development Program
Leads the athlete development program, helping shape training direction, athlete support, progress tracking, and program coordination.
Bharath
- Group
- Athlete Development Program
- Role
- Senior Coach, Surfing
Supports athlete training in surfing, helping young surfers build technique, confidence, ocean understanding, and competition readiness.
Gokul
- Group
- Athlete Development Program
- Role
- Junior Coach, Surfing
Assists with surf coaching, beginner development, regular practice support, and on-ground athlete training sessions.
Sachin
- Group
- Athlete Development Program
- Role
- Coach, SUP
Supports SUP training, paddling technique, safety, water confidence, and athlete development in Stand Up Paddling.
People who support the foundation’s ongoing work.
Members support the foundation through CSR communication, coordination, community involvement, planning, outreach, events, and practical help across different areas of work.
Aditya Narayanan
- Group
- Members
- Role
- CSR Head
Supports CSR communication, partnership development, donor coordination, and structured support opportunities for the foundation.
Madhukar Kudva
- Group
- Members
- Role
- Foundation Member
Supports the foundation’s work through involvement, coordination, and contribution to ongoing activities.
Sharan Shetty
- Group
- Members
- Role
- Foundation Member
Supports the foundation’s activities, community work, events, and practical coordination where needed.
Saumya Dubey
- Group
- Members
- Role
- Foundation Member
Supports foundation communication, activities, coordination, and community-facing work.
Help us strengthen the people behind the work.
A stronger team helps the foundation run better programs, support more athletes, manage events responsibly, document impact clearly, and build long term partnerships with trust.
Help the team do more.
Support athlete development, ocean conservation, Surf/SUP development, event platforms, documentation, and community programs.
Support Our WorkWork with the foundation.
Partner with us through CSR, sponsorship, institutional support, event support, athlete support, or program development.
CSR PartnershipsStart a conversation.
Reach out for partnerships, volunteering, advisory support, documentation, media enquiries, or foundation related information.
Contact The FoundationSurfing Swami Foundation is a Section 8 organization. Necessary documentation for donations, sponsorships, CSR partnerships, program support, and impact reporting can be provided wherever applicable.